1. DIRECTIONS FOR THIS TEMPLATE
Use the Slide Master to make universal changes to the presentation, including inserting your organization’s logo.
“View” tab > “Master” > “Slide Master”
Replace placeholders (indicated by brackets [ ]) with information specific to your Functional Exercise (FE).
Update default date (November 16, 2017) used in slide deck with date specific to your FE.
Delete any slides that are not relevant for your FE.
Delete slide 1 after customizing your slide deck.
Font size should not be smaller than 22 point.
Last revised: 3/27/17
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2. [INSERT YEAR] STATEWIDE MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXERCISE
This briefing is designed to provide you with the information you need to serve as a player for the Statewide Medical and Health Exercise for your jurisdiction/agency/facility.
[INSERT YEAR] STATEWIDE MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXERCISE
PLAYER BRIEFING
[Exercise Name / Exercise Date]
Last Revised:

3. WELCOME WELCOME Introductions Documents Players Controllers/Evaluators
Player Handout
Waiver Form
Feedback Form
Exercise Plan
Last Revised:

4. Player-specific information
BRIEFING OBJECTIVES
BRIEFING OBJECTIVES
Player-specific information
[Identify roles and responsibilities during the exercise]
[Review day-of exercise details, such as locations and schedule]
[Review the activities that will take place after the exercise]
Functional Exercise (FE) safety
[Identify rules and safety precautions]

5. EXERCISE PURPOSE
EXERCISE PURPOSE
The purpose of this FE is to test pre-selected capabilities and evaluate agency/organizational/facility response in alignment with current response plans.

6. EXERCISE OVERVIEW EXERCISE OVERVIEW Threat/hazard Scenario Sponsor
[Multi-site active shooter / explosive incident]
Scenario
[Terrorist incident]
Sponsor
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), [Insert your agency/organization/facility]
Participating organizations
[Insert participating organizations]

7. EXERCISE SCOPE EXERCISE SCOPE [Mission area(s)] [Exercise parameters]
[Exercise duration]
[Exercise location]
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8. OBJECTIVES & CORE CAPABILITIES
[Exercise objective]
[Linked core capabilities]

9. EXERCISE PARTICIPANTS
Players [Insert color] badges
Observers [Insert color] badges
Controllers [Insert color] badges
Evaluators [Insert color] badges
Support staff [Insert color] badges
Media [Insert color] badges
Actors [Insert color] badges

10. EXERCISE ASSUMPTIONS EXERCISE ASSUMPTIONS
The FE will be conducted in a no-fault learning environment wherein systems and processes, not individuals, will be evaluated.
The FE scenario is plausible, and results occur as they are presented.
FE simulation will be realistic and plausible, and will contain sufficient detail from which players can respond.
Participating agencies may need to balance FE play with real-world emergencies. Real-world emergencies take priority.
[Insert other assumptions as needed]

11. EXERCISE ARTIFICIALITIES
FE communication and coordination is limited to participating exercise organizations, venues, and the Simulation Cell (SimCell).
Only communication methods listed in the Communications Directory are available for players to use during the FE.
[Insert other artificialities as needed]

12. SCHEDULE SCHEDULE [Insert player briefing time] – Player Briefing
[Insert start of exercise time] – Start of Exercise
[Insert end of exercise time] – End of Exercise
[Insert player hot wash time] – Player Hot Wash
[Insert other scheduled activities as needed]

13. EXERCISE SAFETY EXERCISE SAFETY Safety concerns override FE execution.
Call if necessary.
Alert the nearest controller if you have safety concerns or need to report any injuries.
Actual emergencies will be identified by saying [“THIS IS NOT A DRILL.”]
Be aware that operating in an operations-based FE environment is inherently dangerous.
Badges identify authorized persons.
Unauthorized persons are to be escorted out of the FE play area.

14. PLAYER COMMUNICATIONS
Follow these steps when communicating with exercise staff:
Step 1: Start all Functional Exercise (FE) related communication with [“This is an exercise.”]
Step 2: Identify the organization or agency you wish to speak with when contacting the Simulation Cell.
[Insert other steps as needed]

15. PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS Before the Exercise:
Review Player Handout [and any other exercise materials.]
Players should arrive at the FE site [30 minutes] in advance.
Players should complete and turn in their Waiver Forms.
[Insert other instructions as needed]

16. PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS During the Exercise:
Respond as though this is a real event.
Obtain information through emergency channels.
[Insert other instructions as needed]

17. PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS After the Exercise:
Participate in the Hot Wash.
Complete Feedback Form and turn it in.
[Insert other instructions as needed]
Last Revised:

18. QUESTIONS?

19. [INSERT YEAR] STATEWIDE MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXERCISE
This briefing is designed to provide you with the information you need to serve as a player for the Statewide Medical and Health Exercise for your facility.
[INSERT YEAR] STATEWIDE MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXERCISE
PLAYER BRIEFING
[Exercise Name / Exercise Date]
Last Revised: